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Everyone loves the sound of the word YES… it’s so positive, so empowering. And then there’s “NO!” For most people, NO is just the opposite… negative, draining, the antithesis of YES. But what if that could change? What if you could achieve every quota, hit every income goal, and reach every personal dream, simply by changing the way you think, feel, and respond to hearing the word NO? In this practical and insightful seminar, you’ll learn exactly how to re-shift your thinking to start enjoying and embracing rejection. You’ll discover startling statistics and see real world examples that prove you’re leaving money on the table. Richard Fenton shows you exactly what to do, and most importantly how to think, in order to immediately increase sales and boost your results in many areas of your life.

About the Trainer – Richard Fenton
With over twenty-five years of successful experience as a salesperson, sales manager, training director, professional speaker and seminar leader, Richard Fenton is uniquely qualified to teach and motivate people to reach increased levels of performance.
Growing up in Chicago, Rich started his employment career in the restaurant industry, moving quickly from busboy to manager in just six months and eventually becoming the company trouble-shooter at only... Read More

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